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We have compiled a list of Guides that encompass and tie together all of what is going on in the Treasure Valley through upcoming events, must-visit-businesses, and reviews by some of the Treasure Valley's iconic residents. So whether you are looking for Boise's Best Restaurants, Outdoor Adventure, Arts & Culture, Nightlife scene, or anything in between… Just relax and let us show you the Treasure Valley like a good neighbor would.

Businesses – Arts & Culture

brush’d offers a fun evening to channel your inner artist with guided instruction through specific pieces of art created on a canvas with acrylic paint.

You can even enjoy a beverage of your choice while doing so if you’d like! So… why brush’d? The main vision of brush’d is to create a fun atmosphere where people can socialize and create a beautiful piece of art they may have never thought they could create, all while supporting other LOCAL businesses!

Supplies are purchased from local companies, brush’d will also be donating a portion of all ticket sales annually to a local charity or school, and one of our favorite aspects, your instructor will always be a student currently attending an Idaho college or university with an Art Major.

Located on the campus of Boise State University, the 2,037-seat Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts is Idaho’s premier performing arts center. Nestled on the banks of the Boise River, the Center’s 10-story stage house is a recognizable fixture of the Capitol’s picturesque skyline. The realization of a life-long dream of Harry W. Morrison, and championed by his widow, Velma, the Center opened in1984. Today the Center is recognized as a major destination for arts, culture and world-class entertainment. As a Boise State affiliate, the Center is a non-profit organization supported by ticket sales, facility rentals, donations and the generous support of the Morrison Center Endowment Foundation, Inc.

The area known as Old Boise sprang up as a commercial district in the Original Town-site as early as 1864, catering to miners, military men and settlers. Although most of the original buildings were replaced by those we see today between 1890 – 1920, this area still contains the largest concentration of historically and architecturally significant commercial buildings in Boise.

Although the district contains a variety of architectural styles, the fairly uniform size and scale of its buildings provide a cohesive appearance.

Bronco Stadium is the home of Boise State University football and the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (formerly the Humanitarian Bowl), held each December.
The summer of 2012 marked the most recent expansion of the stadium, adding 3,500 permanent seating in the North and South endzones, bringing the current capacity to 36,387.

The Old Idaho Penitentiary opened its doors in 1872 to some of the West’s most desperate criminals. Today, visitors can experience over 100 years of Idaho’s unique prison history with a visit to Solitary Confinement, cell blocks, and the Gallows. The Friends of the Historical Museum and Old Idaho Penitentiary is an organization dedicated to support the Idaho State Historical Museum and the Old Idaho Penitentiary.

As Idaho’s largest and oldest performing arts organization, the Boise Philharmonic performs for over 50,000 people annually in concerts at the Morrison Center, the Swayne Auditorium in Nampa, Jewett Auditorium in Caldwell, in schools around the state, and in smaller recital halls and venues. The 70-member professional orchestra can trace its roots to earlier than 1885 with the formation of the Boise City Orchestra.

The city’s oldest park, Julia Davis Park was created thanks to a generous donation of 43 acres of land in 1907 by Thomas Davis as a memorial to his beloved wife, Julia.

Julia Davis Park is the cultural and historic heart of the city.The 89.4-acre parks is the home of Zoo Boise, Boise Art Museum, Idaho State Historical Museum, Discovery Center of Idaho and Idaho Black History Museum.

The park also features a formal Rose Garden, two reservable pavilions, a six-court tennis complex, playground, duck pond, restrooms and a section of the Boise River Greenbelt.

The 25-mile Boise River Greenbelt is one of Boise’s most beloved parks. The tree-lined pathway follows the river through the heart of the city and provides scenic views, wildlife habitat and pedestrian access to many of the city’s popular riverside parks. The Greenbelt also serves as an alternative transportation route for commuters.

“Idaho’s Capitol is our state’s most-treasured building. Within its beautiful sandstone walls, laws have been passed, issues debated, and citizen rights safeguarded for nearly a century. To ensure the Capitol’s long history and legacy, the Idaho Capitol Commission was appointed by Governor Phil Batt in July 1998. Subsequent Governors have been strong advocates of the Commission and its goal to restore and preserve the Capitol to its original splendor.”

“On January 9, 2010, the Idaho Statehouse, “A Capitol of Light,” was rededicated after 3 years of restorations and renovations. For more information about the project, including the addition of the underground wings, check out the Restoration page.”